Writer(s): Gayle Caldwell Verse 1 A E So I'm down and so I'm out D E But so are many others A E So I feel like tryin' to hide D E E7 My head 'neath these covers D A Life is like the seasons G E After winter comes the spring A E So I'll keep this smile awhile D E A And see what tomorrow brings Verse 2 A E I've been told and I believe D E That life is meant for livin' A E And even when my chips are low D E E7 There's still some left for givin' D A I've been many places G E Maybe not as far as you A E So I think I'll stay awhile D E A A7 And see if some dreams come true Bridge D A There isn't much that I have learned D A Through all my foolish years D A F#m Except that life keeps runnin' in cycles B7 E First there's laughter, then those tears Verse 3 (play as the 1st one) But I'll keep my head up high Although I'm kinda tired My gal just up and left last week Friday I got fired You know it's almost funny But things can't get worse than now So I'll keep on tryin' to sing But please, just don't ask me how